Machine Operator II (27781101)

Local Bounti Corporation; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Indoor Agriculture Environment

Work/Life Balance

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Local Bounti Corporation is seeking a Machine Operator in Carpinteria, CA to set up, operate, monitor and maintain machines. You will inspect parts to specifications and train others on equipment usage.

The role requires basic English literacy, ability to multi-task, and a commitment to safety and quality in an indoor agriculture environment. Responsibilities include pre-operation activities, data entry, and ensuring continuous production with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months related experience or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot multiple machines in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform pre-operation setup and ensure equipment startup and operation.
• Maintain quality production with minimal waste and downtime.
• Train others on operations and equipment functions.
• Enter data and maintain records for zones and logs.
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation of the work area.
• Adhere to safety practices and continuous improvement standards.
• Work the 2nd shift as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Supportive training

Data entry

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

6 months related experience or training

Job description

Hourly Pay: $18.50

The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and adjusting as necessary to maintain quality specification. To obtain this job title, a machine operator must be able to operate and complete a training log associated with a particular zone.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Indoor Agriculture Environment
• A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary STD/LTD
• Aflac
• Caregiver Support
• Training and Development
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
• MarketPlace Perks at Work
• Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Housekeeping and sanitation of area.
• Ability to train others on operations and functions of the equipment.
• Collect and enter data.
• Pay is dependent on experience and skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.
• Basic knowledge of the English language, including being able to read, speak, and write to include understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of safe equipment and machinery operations and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their operation, uses, and maintenance.
• Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a process quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Ability to convey information effectively to others.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Training skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Work independently.
• Ability to Multitask.
• Ability to work the 2nd shift.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months related experience or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and environments both hot and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

• The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• The ability to time movements in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.